- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Federal NCES profile for Terre Haute South Vigo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181209001918
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terre Haute South Vigo High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 21
- public schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Terre Haute South Vigo High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terre Haute South Vigo High School ranks #7 of 21 public schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Terre Haute South Vigo High School held near 1,609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.1 → 108.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 181209001918 · Terre Haute, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,544 enr · 15:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students)
Terre Haute South Vigo High School held near 1,609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.1 → 108.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Terre Haute South Vigo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- Otter Creek Mi
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- Honey Creek Mi
Honey Creek Middle School
666 students
What this shows Terre Haute South Vigo High School reports 1,544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terre Haute South Vigo High School compares
Terre Haute South Vigo High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,544 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,544
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
310
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Terre Haute South Vigo High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terre Haute South Vigo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honey Creek Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terre Haute South Vigo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Terre Haute
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Terre Haute South Vigo High School
How many students attend Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School has 1,544 students enrolled. It is a high school in Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,610 (2022-23) → 1,609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terre Haute South Vigo High School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
47.6% of students at Terre Haute South Vigo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
The largest demographic group at Terre Haute South Vigo High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terre Haute South Vigo High School rank among public schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Terre Haute South Vigo High School ranks #7 of 21 public schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students), and Lost Creek Elementary School (672 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.